PRODUCT/TEST TECHNICIAN III

TE Connectivity Corporation; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking an engineer for Product Engineering roles focused on testing, validation, and improvement of electrical and mechanical assemblies. You will set up tests, analyze data, and document findings to support quality and cost objectives.

You should be hands-on, able to work cross-functionally with marketing, operations and development teams, and comfortable working under deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of technical experience.
• Associate's degree in Electronics or Mechanical Technology preferred (2 years of related experience acceptable).
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including Ohm's Law and series/parallel circuits.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and data collection devices.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to assemble, modify, and troubleshoot fixtures and test setups.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, perform, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, environmental, and durability tests on electrical connection assemblies and related products.
• Build, modify, and validate complex test fixtures and instrumentation setups.
• Prepare test samples through wiring, crimping, soldering, measuring, and assembly activities.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory equipment including environmental chambers, vibration systems, force measurement equipment, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and thermal monitoring equipment.
• Analyze test failures and support root cause investigations through data review and troubleshooting activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and customer requirements to determine appropriate test methods
• Collect, analyze, and document test data while ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Generate detailed technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams and customers.
• Manage multiple testing programs simultaneously while meeting project schedules and customer commitments.

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s Product Engineering Teams optimize existing products from information or input provided by marketing, customers, Operation Teams, Development Engineers or other employees. They maintain existing products, processes, and specifications including modifications for new applications consistent with manufacturing techniques and economies. They also initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, and cost, while meeting customer requirements and may support and implement product extensions to existing platform products to meet specific customer requirements. They are the key experts in the products they are responsible for at TE. This position requires the applicant to be well organized and self-motivated while working under minimum supervision. The applicant should be mechanically and electrically knowledgeable. The applicant must have a common knowledge of series and parallel circuits. Experience with hand soldering and general hand tools is helpful. Applicants must have problem solving and critical thinking skills while working under demanding customer deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently set up, perform, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, environmental, and durability tests on electrical connection assemblies and related products
• Build, modify, and validate complex test fixtures and instrumentation setups.
• Prepare test samples through wiring, crimping, soldering, measuring, and assembly activities.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory equipment including environmental chambers, vibration systems, force measurement equipment, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and thermal monitoring equipment.
• Analyze test failures and support root cause investigations through data review and troubleshooting activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and customer requirements to determine appropriate test methods
• Collect, analyze, and document test data while ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Generate detailed technical reports and communicate findings to engineering teams and customers.
• Manage multiple testing programs simultaneously while meeting project schedules and customer commitments.

What your background should look like

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of technical experience required.
• Associate's degree in Electronics or Mechanical Technology discipline or local equivalent and 2 years of related experience is preferred and can be subistuted for above requirement.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including Ohm's Law and series/parallel circuits.
• Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and data collection devices.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, modify, and troubleshoot fixtures and test setups.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $50,400 – 75,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations: 3800 REIDSVILLE ROAD, WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina 27101-2166, United States

Posting City: WINSTON SALEM

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 156616

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology